Support Worker

Location

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom

Job description

Job description

Archer Resourcing have a great opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join the Children with Disabilities Team in Sunderland.

Working in the Children with Disabilities Team, you will be undertaking assessments with the purpose of meeting the needs of children and young people, who have a permanent disability. The successful candidate will support families, to ensure that all children and young people are able to live positive and fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting children to engage in appropriate activities that enable their families to have a break from their caring role
• Providing behavioural support to parents and carers of children who have a diagnosis of a learning disability
• Promoting social opportunities that help to develop a child’s independence
• Ensuring that all children are safeguarded

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS – on the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today
• 3 months’ experience within health and social care
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle is advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Idealistic traits; Caring, reliable, trustworthy, flexible, empathetic, passionate

Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:

We have been helping all health care professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call us direct on the provided contact details.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested

Must be eligible to work in the U.K.

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